Information: Public tender for the construction of the Day and Night Centre in Cinco Ribeiras, Terceira, published in the Official Gazette
The announcement of the public tender for the renewal of a building for the installation of the Day and Night Centre of Cinco Ribeiras Social and Parish Centre, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, was published today in the Official Gazette. This contract work is included in the Regional Public Works Charter and has a completion period of 14 months, representing an investment of about 1.6 mi... more >>

Information: Andreia Cardoso highlights work carried out by over 230 Private Social Solidarity Institutions in the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stressed in Angra do Heroísmo the work carried out by 230 Social Solidarity Institutions (IPSS) operating in the Azores. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the remodelling works of Caritas premises on Terceira, Andreia Cardoso stressed that these IPSS "provide nearly 700 different social responses, which are ensured by the commitment of over fou... more >>

Information: Regional Government invests two million Euros in new day nursery in Ponta Delgada
The Government of the Azores signed a value-investment cooperation contract with "Patronato de São Miguel" (social solidarity institution) for the construction of a new day nursery in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, a public investment over two million Euros. Speaking at the end of the ceremony, the Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stressed that, with the construction of this inf... more >>

Information: Government of the Azores committed to the promotion of active ageing, says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity assured in Ponta Delgada that the Government of the Azores "is aware of the needs arising from changes to the ageing process" and, for that reason, has undertaken a considerable effort to ensure that health and social systems "may effectively respond to the aspirations of the senior community." In this context, the Government included the elderly group... more >>

Information: Andreia Cardoso highlights role of social economy in fighting poverty and promoting inclusion
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity highlighted in Angra do Heroísmo the role played by social economy in the fight against poverty and promotion of social inclusion, stressing that the Regional Government allocated 11.1 million Euros to this area under the Operational Programme 2020. "We believe that social economy has great potential in the region," Andreia Cardoso said, adding th... more >>

Information: Regional Government launches structural plan to channel major private investments
The Council of the Government has approved a structural plan to reinforce the economic dynamics by channelling major private investments to the Azores and boosting the creation of jobs. In the press release presented today by the Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity, Andreia Cardoso, the Government announced that the plan comprises three key measures for the accomplishment of these strategi... more >>

Information: Regional Government has invested over 8.8 million Euros in the rehabilitation of degraded housing
The Government of the Azores has already authorised an investment over 8.8 million Euros in the rehabilitation and recovery of degraded housing in this legislative period, thus improving the safety and living condition of 797 households living in the Region. Of this amount, more than 6.6 million Euros were allocated to families, either directly or through the establishment of partnerships with V... more >>

Information: Networking has been a reality in the Azores for over a decade, says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity stated in Horta that the Government will "continue to innovate" in its adaptation to the specificities of the Azores, recalling that "networking has been a reality in the Azores for over a decade." "Eighteen years of opposition have brought us a rehashed proposal," Andreia Cardoso stressed, calling for the fact that the proposal under discussion is ina... more >>

Information: Government creates accessible tourism programme - "Azores for All Ages"
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity signed today in Angra do Heroísmo a protocol with Atlânticoline for the creation of an accessible tourism programme "Azores for all Ages," an initiative aimed at EU citizens aged over 65 years and people with a degree of disability higher than 60%. Speaking to journalists at the end of the ceremony, Andreia Cardoso ensured that the Regional G... more >>

Information: Application period for financial support to fight against termite infestation in buildings runs until June 30
The application period for the financial support to be granted under the legal framework for the fight against termite infestation, approved by the Regional Legislative Decree no. 22/2010 / A, June 30, will run until June 30. Applications may be submitted at the offices of the Citizen Support Integrated Network (RIAC), at the Regional Directorate for Housing or at the Housing services throughout... more >>